D-OH! Have you forgotten what year this is? They're resigning en masse, 'cause they want to enjoy their last few months on this Earth... 21 December 2012, my (wo)man! Are you gonna be there with me, at the end time, holding my hand?

D-OH! Have you forgotten what year this is? They're resigning en masse, 'cause they want to enjoy their last few months on this Earth... 21 December 2012, my (wo)man! Are you gonna be there with me, at the end time, holding my hand?

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Sarcastic as ever.

If it is resgination then the answer is in the title. They are choosing to leave. So there is your answer. They are jumping ship or leaving due to pressure.